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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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